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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when
using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF.)
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical
data and the declaration of conformity have been measured
in accordance with a standard test method provided by EN
60745 and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a
preliminary assessment of exposure.
Warning!
The vibration emission value during actual use of
the power tool can differ from the declared value depending
on the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may
increase above the level stated.
When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety
measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly
using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration
exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the
way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the
operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off
and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.
Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool along with the
date code:
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction manual.
Wear ear and eye protection
Wear gloves
Wear hat
Always remove the battery from the appliance
before performing any cleaning or mainte-
nance .
Beware of flying objects. Keep bystanders
away from the cutting area
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Do not expose the appliance to rain or high
humidity.
Wear non-slip footwear.
Beware of falling objects.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound
power.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open for any reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40 °C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and
40 °C.
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Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section "Protecting the environment".
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Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
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Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only to charge the
battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batter-
ies could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
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Read the instruction manual before use.
Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Power head
2. Main handle
3. Bail handle
4. On/off switch
5. Lock off switch
6. Hedge trimmer attachment
7. Hedge trimmer release button
8. Hedge trimmer blade
9. Guard
10. Extension pole
11. Pole grip
12. Extension pole release button
13. Battery
Charging a battery (fig. A)
BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER battery packs.
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Plug the charger (14) into an appropriate outlet before
inserting a battery pack (13).
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Insert the battery pack (13) into the charger, making sure
the battery pack is fully seated in the battery slots (Figure
A).
The LED (14a) will flash indicating that the
battery is being charged.
The completion of charge is indicated by the
LED remaining on continuously. The pack is
fully charged and may be used at this time or
left in the charger.
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Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after
use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
For longest battery life, do not discharge batteries fully.
It is recommended that the batteries be recharged after
each use.
Charger diagnostics (fig. B)
This charger is designed to detect certain problems that can
arise with the battery packs or the power source. Problems
are indicated by one LED flashing in different patterns.
Bad battery
The charger can detect a weak or damaged
battery. The LED flashes in the pattern indi
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cated on the label. If you see this bad battery
blink pattern, do not continue to charge the battery. Return it
to a service center or a collection site for ecycling.
Hot/cold pack delay
When the charger detects a battery that
is excessively hot or excessively cold, it
automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack Delay, suspending charg
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ing until the battery has normalized. After this happens, the
charger automatically switches to the Pack Charging mode.
This feature ensures maximum battery life.
The light flashes in the pattern indicated on the label.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with
the LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the
battery pack fresh and fully charged. This charger features
an automatic tune-up mode which equals or balances the
individual cells in the battery pack to allow it to function at
peak capacity. Battery packs should be tuned up weekly or
whenever the battery no longer delivers the same amount
of work. To use the automatic tune-up mode, place the
battery pack in the charger and leave it for at least 8 hours.
Important charging notes
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Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 18 °C – 24 °C. DO NOT charge the battery pack
in an air temperature below +4.5 °C), or above +40 °C.
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
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The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulated trailer.
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If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp
or other appliance;
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Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light
switch which turns power off when you turn out
the lights;
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Move the charger and battery pack to a location
where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 18 °C – 24 °C;
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If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local service center.
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The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily
done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse effect on the battery pack.
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Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool,
aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger cavities. Unplug the
charger before attempting to clean.
